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1948

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Fragment (Peru)

This is a Fragment. It is dated 1420–1532 and we acquired it in 1948. Its technique is discontinuous interlocked warps with continuous weft. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Senora Luisa B. Poeras.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 50 x 44.8 cm (19 11/16 x 17 5/8 in.)

Cite this object as

Fragment (Peru); H x W: 50 x 44.8 cm (19 11/16 x 17 5/8 in.); 1948-122-1

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